May 01, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Course Offerings


  

 

Astronomy

  
  • AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy


    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory study of planetary astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. Lecture and laboratory grades are computed into one grade, and the same grade is recorded for both lecture and lab. Frequently has section offered as an internet course.
    Course Fee: Course fee $5.
    Co-requisite(s): AST 105L  
  
  • AST 105L - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory


    Credit(s): 1

    One semester hour, two hours lab per week, including night viewing sessions by arrangement. Lecture and laboratory grades are computed into one grade, and the same grade is recorded for both lecture and lab.
    Course Fee: Course fee $20. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
    Co-requisite(s): AST 105  
  
  • AST 305 - Observational Astronomy


    Credit(s): 3

    Fundamentals of practical sky observing include visual, photographic and photometric techniques using the research telescopes at the SFA Observatory.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 139  or MTH 140 
  
  • AST 305L - Observational Astronomy Laboratory


    Credit(s): 0

    Lab for AST 305 .
    Course Fee: Course fee $20.
  
  • AST 335 - Astrophysics


    Credit(s): 3

    Properties of light, stellar evolution and galactic dynamics are treated in a quantitative manner. Frequently has section offered as an internet course.
    Prerequisite(s): AST 105 , PHY 132  or PHY 242 , and MTH 234  or permission of instructor